Tottenham Hotspur could be set to lose out to Everton in the race to land Bournemouth striker Joshua King.

The Norway international has been seen as a key target for Mauricio Pochettino this summer but the Mirror reports that King is unsure over whether to make the switch to Spurs.

It is understood that the 25-year-old is concerned that he will be forced to play second fiddle to Harry Kane next season and is not keen on the idea.

King’s uncertainty over whether a move to Tottenham is the right one for his career could open the door to Everton, who are expected to lose Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes.

It means that there will be room in Ronald Koeman’s plans for King, despite the recent arrival at Goodison Park of Sandro Ramirez from Malaga.

King, meanwhile, will be all but assured of first team football at Bournemouth and could see remaining at the Vitality Stadium next season as the best option for his career.